I have a Savage Axis II XP in 30-06. It rides in my truck 24/7/365 and gets dragged through the bush a lot (main reasons I bought an inexpensive rifle). I have to say that I am extremely happy with it overall. Found ammo it really likes (0.6 " groups at 100y) depending how good I am on any given day lol. As mentioned in other posts, the rifle seems to get better with more use. I noticed after about 200-250 rounds that it really started to settle in nicely. I have more expensive and higher end rifles that don't shoot as good so that is a testament to the quality of the Savage.
Just got my 30-06, The Bushnell scope was bore sighted, but all the scope ring screws were loose. I torqed everything and re-bore sighted. Amazing groups with both 150&180gn ammo. The scope held up with no issues and I am happy with the purchase **The Bolt knob on mine is tight and doesn't rattle at all.
After watching your first video on this i upgraded my stock to a boyds agility stock and put better rings and a burria scope. Couldnt be happier love your videos!
That loose bolt is an issue. I have two of these rifles, both solid as a rock. I do know you can remove the bolt handle, not sure if the back of the bolt isn't torqued down. I believe its a hex that disassembles the bolt. Hopefully it should be a simple fix.
I have the Axis XP without the fancy trigger (I installed) a trigger kit from Mcarbo and have a Kaspa 2-7x32 scope on it. I have over 3,100 rounds (223) out of mine and aside from the failure to extract around 500 rounds. I replaced the bolt head and have had zero issues. It shoots well above the price I paid for it. I did nothing to the plastic stock and have the same scope ring combo for the last three years. I have no desire to change the set up anytime soon.
Superbe présentation, j'aime que tu montre les résultats en cibles. Parfois les armes peu dispendieuse peuvent être précise, surtout quand le tireur a beaucoup d'expériences. C'est pas tous qui peuvent se payer des Cadex ou autres, je pense que ce genre d'armes convient aux chasseurs. Merci pour ton travail, je suis tes vidéos depuis la Floride
What rings work with the stock rails? What scopes work with the bolt handle? (not hitting scope when opening and closing bolt) Is there a after market rail for it that's more friendly to rings and scopes? Thank you for the clear and concise video. Very helpful!
@@EpikArms This is my deer rifle and I love it. Last year or so spending more time at the range shooting everything I have for fun and to challenge myself. Thank you for the report!
Lots of different handloads shoot well in my 308 axis II. Scope mounts are pain, much easier to just get a rail. Stock needs a cheek rest. I'm going to Rocktite the skeltonized forend as I've had some accuracy issues in the field when shooting off a tripod. Hoping it adds some good stiffness. Stock could also benefit from a little sanding as the free float is pretty tight and depends on torque settings. Barreled action doesn't have a great blueing job and needs a clear coat of enamel paint before you take it out in the elements IMO. Overall it shoots pretty dang well and functions fine. It's a good starter rifle.
so free floatin is when there is no contact between the stock and the barrel, typically i slide a peice of paper or a dollar bill in to see if theirs contact. then again even if a action isnt fully free floated it doesn't always equate to poor performance, but it generally equates to poorer performance
If anyone is thinking about picking one up just be aware mounting a new top rail was a pain for me. They switched the type of screws and most places still had old hardware. It took my a long time and 2 tries to get a picatiny top rail (and a picatiny paperweight).
You failed to mention how many yards you were shooting to get that your results, which happens to be the most important thing to know. Example, my shotgun gets 1 inch groups, maybe I should mention it was at 20 yards.
I know it was an honest mistake, the video was still helpful, thanks, I was just frustrated, sorry for coming off the way I did. Thank you for the reply.
axis ii 308 owner, love it. budget finish, budget stock - but it is the same barrel as higher end Savage Rifles, just less finished on the outside. sub moa with IWI razorcore all day.
You got the 40 inch pounds right, but flexing stock the action screws will back out, you should decrease the action screws and receiver holes and loctite with blue not red. You could try going up to 45-50 tops. I had the same problem with Ruger Ranch Rifle loctite the action screws and added a timney triggers now shoot sub MOA. The skinny forend on all rifles does not make it easy for accuracy shooting. There is a spring kit for the savage rifle, there a trigger and spacers to take the left and right slop out. I like full aluminum bedding stocks. The rugger ranch rifle after the mods is a keeper 5.56 but shooting 223 175 grain Hornady Math. The sub MOA is with some left over steel case Hornady 175. That was some good cheap stuff. You could add content by using loctite on action screws and trigger work to see if there any improvement.
Pro tip....for any Savage rifle, especially the Axis series get a Desh bolt lift kit. You can thank me later. 😉 As far as the wobbling bolt, torque the BAS screw to 25in lb or hand tight with 1/4 allen. In the 7mm08 Axis 2, Barnes 120gr TTSX is .5-.75moa!
Funny, I have 2 Axis (a 1 and 2) in long range calibers (223 and 6mm ARC) that are great 1000 yard gong ringers, and I have set up a few others that are also 1k verified, maybe you need to learn how to set a rifle up, or use one... 🤔 These are great budget rifles that perform!!! Watching a 17 yr old kid with my 223 outshoot guys with RPR 6.5 CM with NF ATACR's made me smile... Only out to 700 yards though... Nearly every modern rifle will outshoot the dummy behind it, I've seen this with a multitude of rifles from Savage, to Remington, to Barrett, to even a Mossberg. Usually if a rifle isn't shooting well, it's because a dummy set it up, or a dummy is using it, or BOTH!!! 💯
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I have a Savage Axis II XP in 30-06. It rides in my truck 24/7/365 and gets dragged through the bush a lot (main reasons I bought an inexpensive rifle). I have to say that I am extremely happy with it overall. Found ammo it really likes (0.6 " groups at 100y) depending how good I am on any given day lol. As mentioned in other posts, the rifle seems to get better with more use. I noticed after about 200-250 rounds that it really started to settle in nicely. I have more expensive and higher end rifles that don't shoot as good so that is a testament to the quality of the Savage.
What ammo are you shooting? Just picked up the same gun in 30-06 and bought several different brands to test it with.
One thing to note is that this rifle doesn't really hit its stride until after the first 200 rounds. After that break-in, you will love it!
3,100 rounds and counting - shoots very well with factory and hand loads.
Yes I Baught mine used in nearly perfect condition and it hasn’t ever jammed or anything!!
Bought one here in Texas for $300.00 n change at Walmart!! Side by side gun for varmints two n four legged!!
Just got my 30-06, The Bushnell scope was bore sighted, but all the scope ring screws were loose.
I torqed everything and re-bore sighted. Amazing groups with both 150&180gn ammo. The scope held up with no issues and I am happy with the purchase
**The Bolt knob on mine is tight and doesn't rattle at all.
After watching your first video on this i upgraded my stock to a boyds agility stock and put better rings and a burria scope. Couldnt be happier love your videos!
This ammo review is something I have been looking for with the Axis. Thank you for this video.
That loose bolt is an issue. I have two of these rifles, both solid as a rock. I do know you can remove the bolt handle, not sure if the back of the bolt isn't torqued down. I believe its a hex that disassembles the bolt. Hopefully it should be a simple fix.
I have the original Axis in 223 and it shoots great with my reloads and I get sub 2" groups at 100yds. Not bad for a sub 400.00 rifle.
I have the Axis XP without the fancy trigger (I installed) a trigger kit from Mcarbo and have a Kaspa 2-7x32 scope on it. I have over 3,100 rounds (223) out of mine and aside from the failure to extract around 500 rounds. I replaced the bolt head and have had zero issues. It shoots well above the price I paid for it. I did nothing to the plastic stock and have the same scope ring combo for the last three years. I have no desire to change the set up anytime soon.
Superbe présentation, j'aime que tu montre les résultats en cibles. Parfois les armes peu dispendieuse peuvent être précise, surtout quand le tireur a beaucoup d'expériences. C'est pas tous qui peuvent se payer des Cadex ou autres, je pense que ce genre d'armes convient aux chasseurs. Merci pour ton travail, je suis tes vidéos depuis la Floride
What rings work with the stock rails? What scopes work with the bolt handle? (not hitting scope when opening and closing bolt) Is there a after market rail for it that's more friendly to rings and scopes? Thank you for the clear and concise video. Very helpful!
Great test/review. Can you tell us what S&B you used?
s&B 142gr HPBT literally the cheapest stuff i can find that has a match bullet
@@EpikArms This is my deer rifle and I love it. Last year or so spending more time at the range shooting everything I have for fun and to challenge myself. Thank you for the report!
Lots of different handloads shoot well in my 308 axis II. Scope mounts are pain, much easier to just get a rail. Stock needs a cheek rest. I'm going to Rocktite the skeltonized forend as I've had some accuracy issues in the field when shooting off a tripod. Hoping it adds some good stiffness. Stock could also benefit from a little sanding as the free float is pretty tight and depends on torque settings. Barreled action doesn't have a great blueing job and needs a clear coat of enamel paint before you take it out in the elements IMO. Overall it shoots pretty dang well and functions fine. It's a good starter rifle.
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How do you make sure the barrel is free floating properly?
so free floatin is when there is no contact between the stock and the barrel, typically i slide a peice of paper or a dollar bill in to see if theirs contact. then again even if a action isnt fully free floated it doesn't always equate to poor performance, but it generally equates to poorer performance
Has anyone threaded the barrel of their Axis II?
Is Boyd shipping their stocks to Canada?
yes sir
If anyone is thinking about picking one up just be aware mounting a new top rail was a pain for me. They switched the type of screws and most places still had old hardware. It took my a long time and 2 tries to get a picatiny top rail (and a picatiny paperweight).
thanks for sharing!
You failed to mention how many yards you were shooting to get that your results, which happens to be the most important thing to know. Example, my shotgun gets 1 inch groups, maybe I should mention it was at 20 yards.
ah usually i mention it, always 100M
I know it was an honest mistake, the video was still helpful, thanks, I was just frustrated, sorry for coming off the way I did. Thank you for the reply.
axis ii 308 owner, love it. budget finish, budget stock - but it is the same barrel as higher end Savage Rifles, just less finished on the outside. sub moa with IWI razorcore all day.
You got the 40 inch pounds right, but flexing stock the action screws will back out, you should decrease the action screws and receiver holes and loctite with blue not red. You could try going up to 45-50 tops. I had the same problem with Ruger Ranch Rifle loctite the action screws and added a timney triggers now shoot sub MOA. The skinny forend on all rifles does not make it easy for accuracy shooting. There is a spring kit for the savage rifle, there a trigger and spacers to take the left and right slop out. I like full aluminum bedding stocks. The rugger ranch rifle after the mods is a keeper 5.56 but shooting 223 175 grain Hornady Math. The sub MOA is with some left over steel case Hornady 175. That was some good cheap stuff. You could add content by using loctite on action screws and trigger work to see if there any improvement.
Pro tip....for any Savage rifle, especially the Axis series get a Desh bolt lift kit. You can thank me later. 😉
As far as the wobbling bolt, torque the BAS screw to 25in lb or hand tight with 1/4 allen.
In the 7mm08 Axis 2, Barnes 120gr TTSX is .5-.75moa!
Just got one in 400L, I like it thus far…no deer yet but carrying it now…we shall see…
I have a 270 and have NEVER HAD A PROBLEM with ejection. Be a man and pull the dam thing!!!!
My thought. Not worth spending 1k more.
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Lol your like 5th!
Holy shit mate she bucks hard for an unbraked 6.5
A very nice rifle to leave at the gun shop, not worth the money, shakyjake out.
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You can spend 3x more if you want (lol)
Funny, I have 2 Axis (a 1 and 2) in long range calibers (223 and 6mm ARC) that are great 1000 yard gong ringers, and I have set up a few others that are also 1k verified, maybe you need to learn how to set a rifle up, or use one... 🤔 These are great budget rifles that perform!!! Watching a 17 yr old kid with my 223 outshoot guys with RPR 6.5 CM with NF ATACR's made me smile... Only out to 700 yards though... Nearly every modern rifle will outshoot the dummy behind it, I've seen this with a multitude of rifles from Savage, to Remington, to Barrett, to even a Mossberg. Usually if a rifle isn't shooting well, it's because a dummy set it up, or a dummy is using it, or BOTH!!! 💯